The Enugu State Government through Ministry of Trade, Investment and Industry in conjunction with the Enugu State Investment Development Authority (ESIDA), has announced plans to host the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Nationwide Town Hall and Stakeholders’ Engagement.
The event is scheduled for today, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Hotel Presidential, Enugu.
According to the organisers, the engagement will bring together business owners, investors, development partners, professional groups, industry leaders and heads of government agencies for discussions on improving the business environment in the state and across the country.
The town hall is part of PEBEC’s nationwide assessment of Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER), with a focus on identifying obstacles facing businesses and obtaining stakeholder input for policy reforms.
Speaking ahead of the programme, the Commissioner for Trade, Investment and Industry, Sam Ogbu-Nwobodo, said the administration of Governor Peter Mbah remains committed to creating a competitive investment destination.
“Enugu State under His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah, is committed to building the most competitive business climate in Nigeria,” Ogbu-Nwobodo said.
“This engagement with PEBEC and the private sector is critical because reforms must be shaped by the lived experiences of those who drive the economy. The feedback we receive will feed directly into policy and regulatory improvements to make Enugu more attractive for investment and enterprise growth.”
He noted that insights generated from the town hall would help strengthen ongoing reforms and support the state’s economic growth agenda.
The organised private sector session is expected to begin at 12 noon, while stakeholders have been advised to register ahead of the event to aid logistics and coordination.
The state government said it remains focused on achieving its $30 billion economy target, with business-friendly reforms identified as a major pillar of its strategy for private sector-led development.